Pruning fruit trees helps maintain size and shape, and it's the best way to control your crop. Here's when to prune fruit trees by season and type of tree.

One of my favorite 'beginner' houseplants by far is the Umbrella plant (umbrella tree), or the Schefflera. This lovely, low ...

Most holly plants produce small white flowers in spring and summer, and berries in the fall and winter. Foliage can vary from ...

Winter pruning isn't just about cleanup. Some plants respond best to December cuts, shaping how they grow, bloom, and recover ...

Winter can be harsh on plants, so interference might seem like exacerbation. This not the case with this fruiting plant that ...

Cooler winter temperatures provide a good opportunity for yard work and lawn care. December is an ideal time to plant a variety of flowers, herbs, and vegetables in Florida. Homeowners can overseed ...

Q: I moved into a new house that has a grapevine. I’ve never had a grapevine before. Should I prune the vine? What could I use the leaves for? A: You do not have to prune your grapevine, but annual ...

Robert Plant and Suzi Dian performed songs from their recent Saving Grace album behind NPR’s Tiny Desk, and it’s impressive to see how they fit all of their instruments behind it. The pair were joined ...

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If you ...

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If you ...

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If you ...